Madelung’s deformity is a rare congenital condition of the wrist, most commonly seen in adolescent females. Patients can experience pain, decreased wrist mobility, and cosmetic deformity. New research from Nationwide Children’s Hospital demonstrates that early treatment of Madelung’s deformity with a surgical technique known as Vicker’s ligament release minimizes progression of the deformity and may prevent the need for future surgeries.Read the whole story at PediatricsOnline: Successful Early Surgical Intervention for a Wrist Deformity.